A day of mad weather contrasts, from near calm to gale. loads of capsizes and adventures and some gear failure in the mix. Anton H and Gareth G sailing very well, absolutely flying on last spinnaker reach of race 2.

Great to see Richard F and sister out sailing. It was windy today and the big Laser 2 took a gust and went over. They self recovered and sailed on but rtd later. Bill J and Gareth G sailing very well. Many thanks to OD big Pete and Bosun Liam H. Without them we could not get out. Their long standing service is much appreciated.

Congratulations to Ken and Davy L who retain the Peace Bridge Trophy
A great race up and down. In the 5 minute pre race sequence there was no wind then more or less as the gun went the wind came and fairly strong at F5 and gusting. Welcome to Richard F and his dad who were sailing a Laser 2. (They have been awarded an LFYC PY of 1133 (the same as a GP)).

Kevin L and Nigel were sailing very well upwind as they went through the required 100 or so tacks through the narrows.

As Kevin L and Nigel came around the Peace bridge mark a big gust came and blew them, Richard F and Dad and Kevin T over. All recovered w4ell and sailed on. This incident gave Anton H and Mike M a chance to pull back a few places which they held onto on the run home.

The Push the Boat Out event in Derry was organised by LFYC with special thanks to Nigel McB and Kieran D. It was a great day out with over 30 people coming down to Culmore to give sailing a try. It was very enjoyable for everyone and from the point of view of one who was in a boat bringing people out it was great to meet so many people.

Many thanks to all who helped out on the day especially Ken L (who caught boats coming in and helped getting all the new people onboard safely), the rescue boat drivers – Liam and James. Many thanks also to Fiona and Tracey who ran the tent with wonderful hospitality.

Just three boats sailing. Ken and Davy sailing very well. I was not at the event so cannot make any comment about the day but looking at the race times i suspect the wind was up and the racing was close.

A very windy day. Alan, Owen and JP Hockley went out out in a PICOs for a blast. By the time racing started the wind had eased a little. Bill J and James J found it easy going in the heavy weather and at one stage were seen eating sweets, drinking tea and looking at TV while every one else held on for dear life.